First time poster, and a few questions.

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Alexi H

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Hey everyone, the name is Brian and I'm considering trading my Mustang for a bike. I recently put my Mustang on another forum for sale/trade and someone offered me an '03 GSXR 1000. However, I do not know anything about bikes, I've never even driven a dirt-bike. I like to think that I'm a quick learner and I've always respected my Mustangs. Heres a picture of the bike offered:

newGSXR.jpg


Questions:

1. How many of you 1,000 owners are satisfied?
2. Keep in mind I've never driven one, therefore I know nothing about maintenance, so is there anything for me to look for when I go and look at it?
3. How much life are in these bikes as this bike has 20,000 miles on it (daily driver for awhile I assume)
4. How much would a bike like this be worth assuming everything was well with these modifications?

Mods:

"Yosh titanium RS3 slip on
Power Commander 3 USB
BMC Race Filter
-1 front sprocket
Exotic Cycles 6 inch extensions
GSXR polished mirror block offs
GSXR chrome bar ends
GSXR polished resevoir cap
bar end mirror
hugger fender
polished heal guards
Hot Bodies Undertail
LED tail light
Gregs flushmount front turn signals
Lowered front and rear
Chrome frame sliders
Chrome wheels with Michelin Pilots
front and rear braided brake lines"


Sorry for the long "list." I have wanted a bike for awhile now and this seems like a good deal on my side of the ball. Any and all insight would be appreciated, Thanks guys.

-Brian
 
Hey, bud. I have a Mustang too, but I don't consider the skills to transfer whatsoever. You are a spankin' newbie, and that's not a bike for you. Put it out of your mind altogether, and if you're serious about learning to ride, hang out with us and do some reading. You'll make some friends who are genuinely interested in your success, not whether you look cool or not.

You might start here.

Welcome and have fun!
 
Ahhh I knew that I'd get the "dont start with this bike"


Why should'nt I start with this bike? I can always take it easy (slow) for the first few months, ride around the country a little, get used to turning/stoping etc. A few of my friends have motorcycles but nothing over 600's and they always talk about getting a gixxer 1000. This seems a good oppurtunity for me to get one.
 
No real reason we are all just jealous of you and we don't want you to be happy. :roll:

Question: If you knew we were gonna tell you that this isn
 
Just looking for some insight man. Dont think for one second I'm not scared to death of this bike. Hopefully finding some answers and tricks of the trade from pro's like yourself might just make this a little easier for me. Thanks though.
 
I don't want to see another post from you until you've read BOTH of the segments in the above link. Then we'll have something useful to talk about.

Go!
 
I know exactly what you're going through...you have an opportunity to get something all your "Buds" wish they could get.

But as Rowdy says...it's a wicked amount of bike for someone with little to no experience riding. While it might be a greal deal and hard to pass up...you probably should pass it up.

It's not about being a wuss...it's about keeping you around. Get some skill, ride for a year on almost anything else. Keep the stang, and buy a cheap bike to learn on...who cares if you dump it, or don't maintain it...you're gonna get rid of it.

Then as you become "informed" from actual riding experience (after your MSF course) then look at other bikes.
 
I did read it and I never meant compare my Mustang to the bike. Just stating the I NEVER abuse my mustang and I'd never abuse the bike. I dont want it to go fast, if it were a 600 I'd probably still want it. Just happens to be a 1000. RowdyRed that was a great thread you made and I've considered them all before. I'm not going to buy a bike to "learn on" I may take some classes, and read extensively and take it extremely easy riding around my home and surrounding areas. I'm aware that this is a fast bike and I'm sure that the braking/steering can accomidate for the power, but I'll be putting along at 50 MPH if I decide to get it. I've got friends that can teach me, plus I live in the Country, there are roads I can go down that the residents dont' even know the names of. I'm still undecided as you have got me scared to sh*t of this thing now :)
 
It's a n00b death machine. Start smaller and work your way up. You dont need to start out with something that powerful - and you'll need to learn the necessary skills on a less-powerful bike.

RTFP
 
I hope you put some serious though into it. You simply cannot be assured of staying in control of a monster like that when you don't yet have the motor skills to do so.

I'll be right back. I have something you should see.
 
The highest risk riders are those taught by friends.


MSF

There is a reason the members here say start smaller. we all know of someone who did not.

We do not think we are experts but riders who are all still learning.
 
1st one- you say that now, but once you got on the bike it is only a matter of time rather it intentional or not.

2nd-If you are not willing to learn on a smaller, cheaper bike. then I hope you have deep pockets for repairs because you "WILL" drop that bike. I also hope you have good life insurance.

3rd-yeah right! we all know better!

4th-BAD, BAD,BAD IDEA! friends are the worst to learn from. you will pick up their bad habits. among other things.

5th-YOU SHOULD BE! Liter bikes are only for the most experienced of riders. even then there is no need for them on the street. The only thing a liter bike can do better then a 600 is lift up the front end. Kill noobs. And provide about 30 mph increase in top end. DO NOT START ON A SUPERSPORT MUCH LESS A LITER BIKE. If you do please put me as the beneficiary on your life insurance. I bet i'd get a check within a month.
 
If you are serious about getting a bike start on a smaller and easier to handle machine. You will live longer and you will be a much better rider in the long run. It is your first bike not your last. Though it very well could be if you start with that thing.
 
Then you don't need a GSXR1000.

Riding a motorcycle isn't about being cool, fitting in, or making your buddies envious.
 
How about this guy that was just "riding around the country a little".



Outside of that left hand turning SUV, single vehicle crashes are the next biggest source of incidents with motorcycles...(Anybody got the Hough statistics handy?)

In simpler terms, he didn't know the proper way to negotiate a turn.
 
Oh one more thing. I have a buddy that races his bikes at various tracks throughout the country with sponsors and all. He races with a zx6r and had an r1 as his street bike. "HAD" He said to me and I qoute "This thing is just too much to really be enjoyable on the street" He has since sold it for a smaller bike.
 
Never said I wanted to make my friends jealous. This is just the deal I have been offered. As I said If the guy had a 600 I'd probably still take it. Just happens to be a 1000. My friends are not jack-asses and they all have had their fair share of fast vehicles and bikes, we are not 17 years old. If I take the trade, which is I most likely will, I will def. start very very slow. Take the MSF course (little drive but seems to be well worth it)

I'm not some dumb teenager guys and the answers that I'm getting are'nt going to make me want to become a bike-enthusiast for long.

Can someone please answer my questions in my initial post? Thanks
 
I doubt anyone will. We just can't live with that on our consciences. BTW, a 600 is no better for a new rider. Don't fool yourself into thinking that a 100 hp, 350 lb superbike is a beginner bike.

Sorry we aren't telling you what you want to hear, but answering your questions is like giving approval.
 
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